Hynek molds Kennedy wrestlers attitude to fuel turnaround
Cedar Rapids Kennedy under coach Dennis Hynek shows progress after a 7-5 dual season and a tough 1996-97. Hynek, a former Iowa standout, urges constant attacking to disrupt opponents. Top Cougars Tyler Eisner Jeremiah Burke Zach Wilson Dan Reisner and Zach Paulson star as Ed-Co Maquoketa Valley clash for Tri Rivers supremacy.
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O'Neil's Last-Second OT Basket Pushes Kennedy Past Jefferson
Anne O'Neil scored the winning jumper with 10 seconds left in overtime as Cedar Rapids Kennedy defeated Cedar Rapids Jefferson 60-59 in a Mississippi Valley Conference girls game. The 10th-ranked Kennedy improved to 60-59 on the buzzer-beater.
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O'Neil sinks late, Jefferson falls in overtime thriller
O'Neil of Kennedy tops the state scoring, scoring 26 points including a clutch overtime basket after late Jefferson opportunities. Megan Krumrei added 16 as the Cougars win momentum with key early defense while Fox missed a late go-ahead 3 for Jefferson.
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West Delaware Wins J-Hawk Invite Despite Scoring Snafu
West Delaware clinched its second straight J-Hawk team title with 131 points after a scoring error was corrected in the final round. The Hawks had four placers in the top four and twelve of thirteen wrestlers finished top six, led by champion Brian Loughren at 145 pounds. Tim Ironside of Jefferson earned MVP honors with a 21-5 tech fall in the 130-pound final.
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Homestead Dominates Midwest Swimming Meet In Washington Host Win
Homestead boys swim team claimed five of 11 events and 294.5 points to win the Dr. John Ferguson Midwest Championships at Cedar Rapids Washington High School. Mack Jilek and Clay Grafft led with multiple wins including Jilek taking the 100 yard backstroke and Grafft the breaststroke meet record and relay performances. Washington and Bettendorf followed in strong showings with Muscatine and Waukesha also scoring high.
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Regis girls overpower Vinton Shellsburg 70 to 43
Jennifer Meyer led Cedar Rapids Regis with 18 points and six rebounds as the Royals win 70 to 43 at home over Vinton Shellsburg. Regis forced 30 turnovers and pulled away with a 19-4 third quarter sprint.
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Conrad Trey Lifts Mustangs To 70 69 Win Over Mt St Clare
Conrad Trey scored the decisive 3-pointer with eleven seconds left as Mount Mercy rallied from a 15-0 start and a 16-point second half hole to beat Mt. St. Clare 70-69. Conrad led with 15 points while Tate Tiesman had 15 for Mt. St. Clare.
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Cyclones top Aggies in Big 12 clash in College Station
Jayme Olson scores 26 points and grabs 12 rebounds as Iowa State dominates Texas A&M 68 52. Megan Taylor adds 13 points and seven boards, helping the Cyclones win the rebounding edge 43 35 while Stacy Frese chips in 12 points and eight assists.
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